Check: GEN005000
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN005000
(in version v1 r12)
Title
Anonymous FTP accounts must not have a functional shell. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
If an anonymous FTP account has been configured to use a functional shell, attackers could gain access to the shell if the account is compromised.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure anonymous FTP accounts to use a non-functional shell. If necessary, edit the /etc/passwd file to remove any functioning shells associated with the FTP account and replace them with non-functioning shells, such as, /dev/null.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4387r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4387
Group Title: GEN005000
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |